In 2005, Fast Company published Why We Hate HR. It caused much hand wringing and introspection inside the HR profession. Here’s the last paragraph from … Read more
Weekly Wrap: SHRM Forced to Back Off on New Human Capital Standard
I’m not always a big fan of SHRM — particularly how SHRM’s Board of Directors has chosen to operate — but this week, I think SHRM … Read more
Your Seat at the Table Is Waiting
Of all the developments and trends in human resources, what would be at the top of your list? Would strategic HR be there? How about outsourcing; or, … Read more
SHRM Board Elections: The Results Are In … Sort Of
Nothing should be surprising when it comes to this year’s election of new members to the SHRM Board of Directors — not even the way the results … Read more
ADP Jobs Report, SHRM’s LINE Suggest Hiring Growth
Today’s employment report from ADP says the nation added more jobs in August than it has in the last five months. The 201,000 private sector jobs … Read more
SHRM Board Elections: This Week, the Battle Comes Down to the Wire
Next week — noon EDT on Sunday September 9, to be exact — wraps up one of the most contentious and talked about elections for the SHRM Board of … Read more
About Those Ads From SHRM Members For Transparency Group …
I’ve worked in the media a long time — in newspapers, magazines (both consumer and B-to-B), and online — and if there is one thing … Read more
Transparency Group: SHRM Is “Stacking the Deck” in Board Elections
A group challenging the current policies of the SHRM Board of Directors is questioning whether the world’s largest HR organization is “stacking … Read more
Still Don’t Have a Smartphone Policy? Join the Club – and Maybe the Lawsuit
Five years after the iPhone was introduced, companies are still struggling with how to handle after-hours usage by their employees. New research from SHRM, … Read more
SHRM Atlanta Wisdom: What You Learn When You’re All Vendored Out
I’m all vendored out. No offense to the fine companies I’ve worked with, am working with or have yet to work with. I appreciate you all, and of course want … Read more